We have become a disposable society. Disposable razors, diapers, water bottles, coffee cups, etc. Visit any landfill in the world and you can witness it firsthand. Companies and their designers are actually designing things to last just long enough that you will replace it with the same or newer item when it does break. Cars used to be designed to last over 10 years; now it is rare to find one with a warranty longer than 3-5 years. Shoes are made so poorly now that they have to be replaced every few months if worn daily, especially when working. Appliances last maybe a year or two, then end up in the landfill. People don’t repair anything anymore, especially when it’s cheaper to buy a new one.
I can somewhat understand about electronics needing to be replaced as new technology is created and used, but how often do they really need to be replaced? Some companies make the next “thing” completely incompatible with its predecessor so that you have to buy everything new, including chargers, cables and accessories. Or you have to buy and download new software that even has an expiration date for use!